On 7 November 2008 the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) approved a new remuneration structure of 10 pay grades for Warrant Officers and other ranks. The structure will provide new significant reward for promotion and upskilling in targeted areas.

The decision was backdated to 4 September 2008 with implementation in mid 2009. Implementation procedures are not yet finalised and members will be notified by message when dates have been confirmed.

Further information can be found at the following links:

ADF Pay and Conditions Website (internet)

ECN 345 - PARACHUTE RIGGER
COURSE COMMENCES
Start: 2 Feb 09 End: 27 Jun 2009
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this link.

ECN 146 - FITTER ARMAMENT
COURSE COMMENCES
2 Feb 2009 to 7 May 2010
16 Mar 2009 to 18 Jun 2010
11 May 2009 to 20 Aug 2010
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this link.

ECN 229 - VEHICLE MECHANIC
COURSE COMMENCES
29 Jan 2009 - 3 Sep 2010
4 Mar 2009 – 29 Oct 2010
7 Apr 2009 – 26 Nov 2010
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this link.

ECN 315 - MILITARY POLICEMAN
COURSE COMMENCES
Start: 16 Feb 09 End: 7 May 2009
Start: 6 Apr 09 End: 26 Jun 2009
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this link.

or
Defence Police Training Centre website @ http://www.defence.gov.au/army/dptc/

ECN 412 - AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
COURSE COMMENCES
12 Jan 2009 to 18 Mar 2010
2 Feb 2009 to 8 Apr 2010
20 Apr 2009 to 17 Jun 2010
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this Link

ECN 004 - Aircrewman
COURSE COMMENCES
19 Jan 2009 to 14 Sept 2009; &
1/09 Aircrewman Selection Board 7-9 April 09 at AAvnTC
Applications close 20 March 09
PE166, Psych Report and Mbr Statement
Submitted via Unit Orderly Room
Further Information can be found at this Link

ECN 165 - Ground Crewman Mission Support
COURSE COMMENCES
Start: 16 Feb 09 End: 18 May 09
Panelling date: 14 Dec 08
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this Link

ECN 153 - Aircraft Structural Fitter
COURSE COMMENCES
19 Jan 2009
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this Link

ECN 154 - Aircraft Life Support Fitter
COURSE COMMENCES
19 Jan 2009
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA UNIT ORDERLY ROOM
Further Information can be found at this Link

This advice replaces earlier advice which stated that a Reserve member could only apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate after completing effective service of twenty (20)days reserve days in 2008-09. Reserve members who at1 July 2008 have completed eight (8) years qualifing service, provided effective service in 2007-08 and have a service credit may apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate and be paid subsidy, on condition that they will provide effective service in 2008-09. If member does not provide effective service in 2008-09, they will need to repay any subsidy received.
For further detail read the signal below:

DEFENCE HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE SCHEME (DHOAS) - TRANSITION

DEFGRAM NO 361/2008 released about DHOSA.

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DVA www site) is a new home loan subsidy scheme for eligible ADF members.

If you are unable to access the information you require, then you should email DHOAS at DHOAS@defence.gov.au

The team has commence their tours for 2008. Find below a list of proposed Tour locations.
Keep your eyes on the Army Newspaper for planned tour dates, times and venues. If any units are interested in having the team present to their personnel, contact the team via email on: army.tradetransferteam@defence.gov.au

Implementation arrangements and lessons learned from round one of the AERRCB and CECRB process have been reviewed in preparation for the launch of the round two offers in 2008.
Any Queries Contact:
Telephone:1800 DEFENCE (1800 3333623),
Email: DMPA.Army@defence.gov.au milpersadmin.army@defence.gov.au